Friday, January 29, 2010

Our bamboo salad mixersToday, Malcolm and I went to a home and landscape show at the Expo in Sacramento. We had such a good time looking a beautiful displays of ideas for homes, gardens, decorations and exhibitions by business trying to sell their products. We spent three hours walking around just to see everything in 4-5 large buildings. We stopped and had a lunch of taco for me (very delicious and light) and taco salad for Malcolm, which he really enjoyed too. We met some nice people and even saw several friends. We bought some energy efficient light bulbs and a set of salad mixer forks made from bamboo. It was wonderful just to be together and have fun! I would advise a date day for all couples - it is just good, fun and helps keep your relationship fresh, healthy and wonderful!

I have been speaking for ward conferences in our stake the past couple of weeks and have written this poem to go with my talk on the Beatitudes. It has been a wonderful time to study and think about the Savior and how we can be like him.

Come Unto Christ

Being poor in spirit is much like a childAllow the Father to mild and to guidePruning our weakness-allow us growthPatience and love are the results of most.

Mourning with family and with friendsWhen tragedy strikes and feels no endOur hands are the Saviors as we assistBringing comfort through the tears that mist.

Meekness is obedience to the laws of GodHelping us hold on firmly to the iron rodBeing gentle, patient, forgiving and sweetOften will bring answers while we sleep.

Righteousness involves work, sacrifice and painBut reflect on all the blessings we can gainThrough temples, scriptures, study and prayerOur hunger for the spiritual is answered with care.

Mercy brings mercy to those who are kindJudgment tempered with sacrifice is not blindForgiveness, the condition of a generous heartKnow that a loving God to us grace imparts.

Purity in all the areas of our lifeAlways will bring peace instead of strifeVirtue garnishing our thoughts most oftWill allow us eventually to see our God.

Peacemakers, oh what a balm they bringThey're seeking and making peace to ringWith friends, church and family nearThey are a blessing to all we hold dear.

But those who sacrifice for righteous sakehave brought us the gospel for us to takeFor they are tried and true to the very endA witness of Christ is the message they send.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

This morning, Malcolm, being a wonderful Grandpa, invited Tyler, Calvin, Adon & Kael down to work on their pinewood derby cars. He has all the tools and equipment they need to cut and saw their cars into shape. They worked out in the garage BRRR! for quite a while and with the help of Tyler and Grandpa, they got all their cars ready to finish! It is becoming a tradition! We feel blessed to have some grandchildren near us!

The boys and Tyler beginning their derby Calvin working on his car

Grandpa helping Kael file his car

Adon working on his car

Paige, Carson ad Mason joined Gram for watching pictures, coloring and having snacks!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Last week, Malcolm and I were in a furniture store and saw this beautiful vase. It has all the colors that are in our living room and kitchen. We loved it, but decided not to get it. Well, today, when I returned from a class, Malcolm was very cute and smiling. Then I went into the kitchen to make lunch and was putting it on the table when I turned and saw the vase on the room divider! He said I wanted to see how long it would take you to notice it - I think it was 20 minutes. I am delighted and just love it!